Bombin’ (Original Version – 7” Edit) by Brim and Graffiti In The Dark by David Toop were created for director Dick Fontaine’s seminal film, first broadcast on UK’s Channel 4 in early 1988.
The film follows Brim’s 1985 journey from The Bronx to the UK, where he forged early connections with future cultural icons such as Goldie and 3D of Massive Attack. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving UK Hip Hop scene, Bombin’ also sheds light on the riots and protests that erupted in response to systemic racism and police violence in Britain’s inner cities.
The A-Side: Bombin’ (Original Version – 7” Edit)
Following our 2024 release of the Vocal Mix (USR45-002), this 7” unveils the true original version, recorded during Brim’s 1985 visit to the UK. This previously unheard vocal take did not feature in the documentary; only the instrumental section heard later in this version was used on screen.
The B-Side: Graffiti In The Dark
Recorded in 1987 during the completion of the documentary, David Toop’s atmospheric, downtempo composition serves as the opening theme to Bombin’. Avant-garde textures are layered over heavyweight drum machine rhythms.
From Lost Tape to Vinyl
Remastered from a recently uncovered cassette in David Toop’s personal archive, these recordings re-emerge as a vital document of early UK-US Hip Hop exchange.
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